Catering Sales Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Compass Group

Compass Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are.

That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more.

We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow.

Join us now and point your career forward

Why work with Levy Canada? Imagine joining a team that's at the top of their game. Come to work at Levy Canada and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world's best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It's a winning combination. Join us.

Job Summary:

Now, if you were to come on board as our
Catering Sales Manager, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

Full cycle sales including but not limited to qualifying leads, site visits, negotiating contracts
Meet and greet clients, schedule and conduct tastings, promote our services and answers client inquiries
Prepare quotes, contracts and letters, as well as organize all other arrangements as they relate to corporate and social events
Consult with clients to discover creative solutions to recognize their vision and objective for each event
Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments with clients
Work with customer throughout the contract process and be available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements
Develop leads, secure rebookings and assist with promotion efforts
Actively participate in weekly revenue meeting as well as prepare and present weekly and monthly sales reports
Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events
Effectively manage client relationships and multitask in a fast paced, high volume environment
Participate in the development of marketing materials such as quarterly newsletters and social media content as well as attend relevant trade shows and industry events to promote the venue
Develop and maintain complete knowledge of the operations, policies and procedures for Gourmet Cuisine
Access and input data into a computer system to generate account history reports.
Create and maintain sales department files in an orderly manner, and ensure and maintain confidentially of all sensitive communication and materials
Develop relationships with meeting and event planners and follow up to ensure they are informed of new promotions
Develop relationships with funeral homes to promote memorial business
Participate in reviewing competitors' pricing, websites, etc.
Actively participate in training, regional initiatives and meetings as required

Think you have what it takes to be our
Catering Sales Manager? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role.

Here's how we'll know you will be successful:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a Catering Sales Manager role for a Catering Company, venue or hotel
High school diploma, college or university degree or relevant work experience preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills and able to work with mínimal supervision
Proven decision making, analytical and problem solving skills
Positive attitude, flexible and motivated to be successful
Dependable, selfdisciplined and team oriented with strong attention to detail and initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to learn new software
Knowledge of catering software an asset
Exceptional customer relationship management skills
Flexible to work evening and weekends as business needs require